Always Be Vigilant
In my opinion, life may seem to look straightforward but actually it is quite complicated. Therefore, we should not take anything for granted because we will not know where harm may come from. Sadly, many times it comes from someone we know, and such a situation is very difficult and makes us feel disheartened. Thus, […]
Stay Together & Benefit Each Other
Progress and success depend on how we are able to make good use of difficult situations to our advantage. For instance, the Japanese macaque monkeys huddle together to protect themselves against the cold weather. It is true that living in a society with certain standards is not so easy. However, if we change our mindset, […]
A Note on the Practice of Vajrayana
A Note on the Practice of Vajrāyana Vajrayāna began in India and was first taught by the Buddha to a select group of students due to the ripening of their karma. Nowadays, Vajrayāna has become one of the most popular practices throughout the world. Today, Vajrayāna is practiced in Tibet, China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, South […]
Be Wise
A wise person will always study and think before she or he starts to do something, because once it is said and done, then there is nothing one can do about the outcome of his or her actions. Therefore, in my opinion, it would be wise on our part to think and study carefully before […]
Purpose of Religion
Religion is one of the most important parts of many people’s lives, and many embrace religion initially to be happy with their own lives. Secondly, which is most important: it is through religion that we seek to connect ourselves with the awakened ones and attain liberation. As practitioners, in my opinion, we should use religion […]
Donot Be Deceived
The signs of aggression and attachment are not just limited to humans, but are also found in the animal kingdom. We may all look very different in terms of appearances. However, from a Buddhist perspective, what we all have inside is very similar, such as hatred, jealousy, and attachment. Therefore, appearances are deceiving because what […]
Gharwang Rinpoche sharing a Story with You!
I just wanted to share a story told by one of the greatest yogis, Saraha. The story goes like this: There was a sea bird that managed to catch a fish one day. The bird seemed to be very happy and hoped to enjoy the fish. However, when this bird looked behind him, he was […]
What Makes You A True Buddhist?
As true Buddhists, we need to remind ourselves that we are here as a guest and our precious body is a guest house. It’s not a matter of if, but when we are going to depart for our next destination. As Buddha rightly said, “We prepare and plan to do so many things in our […]
Buddhist Ethics: Selflessness and Self-Transformation
Buddhist Ethics: Selflessness and Self-Transformation Ethics is one of the most important themes in Buddhist literature, both in philosophical texts and texts that are more practice orientated. The way to conduct ourselves so that we do not harm ourselves and others, and also how to lead a good life are as prominent in the Buddha’s […]
Be A Responsible Buddhist
In Buddhism, we believe that the purpose of life is to be happy and share happiness with others without making anyone unhappy. In order to fulfill this wonderful dream for all, we have to look inward to find genuine answers. First of all, one has to think seriously about what makes us unhappy and the […]